EK 1939 EK I - what's the maker?

[Douglas Jr.]

Hi folks,

I was offered this cased EKI.

I would like to know, if possible, what is the maker.

Thanks in advance

Douglas.

[Douglas Jr.]

[Danny70]

Hello Douglas,

It was made by the firm of Rudolf Souval, Wien - '98' or L/58.

Regards - Danny

[Steve campbell]

These EK1s were never marked with 98 though were they? Only unmarked or L/58. Wonder why?

[Guest Darrell]

These EK1s were never marked with 98 though were they? Only unmarked or L/58. Wonder why?

It appears the L/58 mark is almost 100% deemed postwar.

L58 (screwbacks) for the most part are ok.

[Steve campbell]

It appears the L/58 mark is almost 100% deemed postwar.

L58 (screwbacks) for the most part are ok.

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.

[Douglas Jr.]

Thanks everybody for helping me to identify this cross.

Very interesting information about the makers mark.

This one bears no mark.

Douglas

[robert pierce]

Why are 'L/58'-marked pinbacks deemed postwar when they posess the same core, hardware and frame die flaws as the pre-45 crosses by Souval? I don't understand this.

Robert

[Gew44]

Why are 'L/58'-marked pinbacks deemed postwar when they posess the same core, hardware and frame die flaws as the pre-45 crosses by Souval? I don't understand this.

Robert

Me too